Wilmslow and Handforth pay tribute to our fallen

Both Wilmslow and Handforth marked Remembrance Day with a parade and church service on Sunday, 12th November.

Wilmslow residents gathered to watch the parade pass through the town centre followed by a service to remember those who fought and sacrificed their lives while serving for their country.

Under the control of Parade Marshall Chris MacMurdock, the parade set off from the British Legion Club and made its way down to St Bartholomew's Church. Members of The Royal British Legion were joined by local councillors, police officers, army cadets, air cadets, scouts, cubs, beavers, guides, brownies and rainbows.

Following the remembrance service, which was conducted by Rev. Sandi Fisher, hundreds of local residents observed a two minute silence and the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial on Chancel Lane.

The parade then marched back to the British Legion, stopping on Grove Street where the Salute was taken.

Meanwhile Handforth residents also honoured our fallen with a parade which set off from Handforth Youth Centre and marched along Old Road and Station Road before proceeing along Wilmslow Road to St Chads Church where the Handforth Remembrance Service took place.

Afterwards the Parade reformed and marched along Wilmslow Road to the Handforth War Memorial for prayers and a wreath laying service, during which a minutes silence was held.